Walks you can reach from The Lakes by train
Warwickshire · West Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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Wood End Station to Dorridge Station (Warwickshire)
2m direct from The Lakes.
10km.
Umberslade Estate features a manor house built 1695-1700 and the Umberslade Obelisk constructed in 1749 by the 1st Baron Archer.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Longbridge Station to Wood End Station (Worcestershire)
2m direct from The Lakes.
16km.
Spectacular views to Birmingham and Worcestershire. Ridge lip with fields, woodlands, and lanes. Traces the Midlands Watershed Ridge along the Birmingham Plateau lip; route parallels Roman Icknield Street. A441 Redditch Road busy; M42 motorway crossing.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Wood End Station to Danzey Station (Warwickshire)
2m direct from The Lakes.
Easy: 3km, moderate ascents. 1h.
Field paths.
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Wood End Station Circular (Warwickshire)
2m direct from The Lakes.
4km. 1h.
Warwickshire countryside, river crossing, fields, kissing gates, village roads, and railway crossing. No shops en route.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Alvechurch Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Worcestershire)
3m direct from The Lakes.
9km.
Hilly north Worcestershire landscape. River Blythe rises near Earlswood Lakes. Cars travel fast on twisty road with no pavement; busy A435 dual carriageway crossing.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Shirley Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Warwickshire)
3m direct from The Lakes.
Easy: 7km, moderate ascents. 2h.
Pleasant. Canal towpath with woodland.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Wythall Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) (Worcestershire)
3m direct from The Lakes.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge; Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
[Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood) Circular (Warwickshire)
3m direct from The Lakes.
2km. 1h.
Farm, heathland, ancient woodland, river crossing, golf course, and suburban road. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Wythall Station to Longbridge Station (Worcestershire)
6m direct from The Lakes.
10km.
Rural with woodland, fields, and suburban areas. Walk traces River Cole source on Severn-Trent watershed; passes moated medieval farmhouse; passes Shire Country Park. Busy main roads; muddy footpath sections.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Danzey Station to Henley-in-Arden Station (Warwickshire)
6m direct from The Lakes.
Easy: 5km, moderate ascents. 1h30.
Field and woodland paths.
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Whitlocks End Station to Wythall Station (Warwickshire)
6m direct from The Lakes.
Easy: 2km, moderate ascents. 30m.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Wythall Station Circular (Worcestershire)
6m direct from The Lakes.
4km. 1h30.
Pasture, meadows, fields, riding school, canal aqueduct, River Cole, and suburban streets. Broken stile; horses present.